Thursday, May 19, 2011

Fifi and Mark's visit...

Good morning! I wanted to share a bit about the wonderful experience I had with Fifi and Mark coming to my home this past Monday. Even though this was the second time they have been to my house, I was still a bit nervous...but as soon as the day was under way, I quickly got over my nerves and started having fun! That's the best part about working with these two amazingly talented people...

...they are truly a joy to work with...and just so much fun!!! It made all of the work of cleaning and prepping so worth it! :)

Here is a cute photo of Fifi...

As I mentioned before, they shot my house for Jeanne d' Arc Living magazine...as well as a few other publications {more on that later}, so it was a very busy day! I loved being a part of the whole process and found it so interesting to observe Mark's incredible photography skills and to see how good Fifi is at making sure we got just the right shot!! Watching Mark work makes me want to try harder at improving my photography skills...something I have been getting a little lazy with...I really do love the art of photography!

All in all, I feel truly blessed to have had Fifi and Mark come to my home and it is a day I will always remember!

The day started just before 10 am, but I had been up since 5:30 with nervous energy, so I snapped a few photos before Fifi and Mark arrived...it's not often my whole house is clean all at once :))

This old farm table is one I bought from the flea market and painted, using it to replace the smaller table we had been using as a desk in our bedroom...I kept the accessories simple so that there was still plenty of work surface available for when my husband needs to do a little computer work from home.

Wonderful photos!! I've never heard of the magazine you're going to be featured in but I will look for it. The Na-Da Farm Barn Sale sounds fantastic!!!! I wish I lived closer to it!! Take lots of pics!!!

Tracey you must still be on cloud 9...what a thrill for you! Your house looks wonderful and I am sure everything was perfect but when I read you got up at the crack of dawn I laughed because I would do the same thing...we're crazy I hope you know that!!!! Have a good time this weekend,one of these times I am going to show up there....its a goal of mine!!! x0x0x

Congratulations on another successful photo shoot, Tracey; your home really does shine!! Your pictures are as lovely as ever...and if that's the result of you being "lazy with your skills"...WOW! Can't wait to meet you at the sale:)

Im so excited and happy for you !!Your passion shows throughout your home.It is wonderful that you share it with all.You give inspiration.I am going to soo miss the event.As i said before,i lived in Dixon,Il up until last end of June last summer.It makes me sad yet so excited to see the pics of it.Ok Its killing me.My sister Kimberly will be going.She lives there in Dekalb.She best fill me in soon as she can. He He.Have a bright and creative day...Chickie

Oh Tracey,Your photos are spectacular!! Always so beautiful and absolutely heavenly.You have inspired me with your photography and I am anxious to take a class to better myself. Congratulations on being published in your favorite magazine, your home is definitely worthy!Have a lovely day.Sincerely,Melinda

Congratulations on your home being featured in Jeanne d' Arc! My favorite magazine! I know what you mean about Mark's photography...he truly is an incredible artist! He shot my garden a couple of years ago and I've been lucky to be in several of Fifi's magazines! Such an honor! I love your home....beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!Have a wonderful day, katheechateauetjardin.blogspot.com

It's always very interesting watching professionals at work. I don't know why you need to be nervous, everything you do is always so beautifully done Tracey. It is such a small world... I went to see a client the other day to paint some furniture for her. She showed me a magazine that her sister had brought from France, and when I looked in it, there was your house...amazing! Have a lovely weekend, love Linda x

you make me want to go out and spend all my money on furniture for a house I dont even have!! (student living at home hehe) Your blog really does relax me after a busy day :) natasha http://bonjourshabbychic.blogspot.com/